Also, neither Crohnâs disease nor ulcerative colitis is related to food allergies. According to the Crohnâs & Colitis Foundation of America: âPeople with IBD may think they are allergic to foods because they associate the symptoms of IBD with eating.â.
Eczema, also known as dermatitis, describes a group of skin conditions where the skin is irritated or inflamed. There are many different types of eczema - the most common is atopic eczema (also called endogenous eczema). About 1 in 6 children get atopic eczema in the UK, but most grow out of it by their teens.
Less often, the cause is internal - a health condition, menopause or genetic predisposition is making your skin dry out. While patches of dry, itchy skin can appear anywhere, it's most common on the arms, hands, lower legs and abdomen. Dry skin is often felt more than it's seen, but on some people it can be noticeable and embarrassing. For many black people, dry skin is a special concern, since the flakes of skin can look grey.